What to include in the Book Review Your view on the purpose of the book Who it is intended for Addressing the context (time and place) in which the book has been written Is there, for example, a political, social or economic context that would impact on the writing?
What to include in the Book Review Evaluating the author's arguments for strengths and weaknesses What is the main topic area and scope? If it is a literary work, summarize the story, and mention some of the prominent characters and their roles in the story. How does it fit with other books that have been published in this area?
What to include in the Book Review What is the main argument/s in the book? Is it well argued? Are the author's assumptions valid? Identifying any bias in their perspective on the topic Is there any obvious bias in the sources of evidence they use? What new knowledge have you gained from the book?
What to include in the Book Review Is the writing style appropriate? Is the book well structured and does it flow comfortably? Do you think the book is a valuable contribution to the literature in the discipline?